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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 161.22 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 161.22 and 92.39 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 161.22 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/161.22 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 161.22 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 14,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,894.66/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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